Counselor Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Stockbridge, GA

10d

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing provider of addiction treatment services, serving more than 35,000 patients daily across the nation. Its mission is to remove barriers to recovery and help individuals, families, and communities through comprehensive treatment. The Counselor Assistant/Intern provides psychological therapy to patients under the supervision of clinical leadership and helps address the causes and effects of addiction. The role includes patient assessment, counseling, treatment planning, documentation, referrals, and support with program requirements.

Requirements

• GED, high school diploma, or higher.
• Obtain Counselor in Training (CCIT) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain full certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I or higher) through the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA), or as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other documentation in accordance with applicable standards and agency policies.
• Orient patients to program objectives, phase requirements, rules, regulations, sanctions, service hours, patient rights, and other information that supports their adjustment to the program.
• Ensure patients are assessed and placed according to treatment phases and applicable standards and policies.
• Keep clinical documentation and patient charts updated in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Counsel patients in crisis by identifying resources and coping abilities to help them manage and resolve the crisis.
• Counsel patients who do not comply with program requirements to increase their awareness of the consequences of noncompliance.
• Arrange referrals to community agencies and resources when appropriate.
• Perform treatment plan reviews.
• Participate in case conferences and case reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop knowledge of federal, state, and agency regulations concerning confidentiality, methadone treatment, and substance abuse counseling certification.
• Submit internal and external correspondence to a supervisor for review and approval.
• Complete intakes and facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Collect and test urine or swab drug screens while following proper chain-of-custody procedures.
• Obtain necessary documentation from patients when appropriate to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Submit monthly and quarterly statistical reports to a supervisor.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED